Formaldehyde vs Salicylic acid
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Salicylic acid was dispensed 1,479.0× as often as Formaldehyde in April 2026 — 7,395 items versus 5 in England.
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Formaldehyde · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
7,395items
Salicylic acid · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Formaldehyde versus Salicylic acid: national items dispensed by month
▬ Formaldehyde · ╌ Salicylic acid
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Formaldehyde | Salicylic acid |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 5 | 7,395 |
| Items, last 12 months | 47 | 88,430 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £420 | £31,338 |
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